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The Best Episodes of Rutherford Falls

Every episode of Rutherford Falls ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Rutherford Falls!

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A small town in upstate New York is turned upside down when local legend and town namesake, Nathan Rutherford fights the moving of a historical statue.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 4 - Terry Thomas
    8.2/10(165 votes)

    #1 - Terry Thomas

    S1:E4

    Terry reflects on his family and career during an interview with Josh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 3 - Aunt Sue
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #2 - Aunt Sue

    S2:E3

    Reagan assembles help from the whole rez to honor her aunt's final wishes with a memorial, but she must first overcome some long-held family tensions. Nathan tries to help plan the services, but gets entangled with her freeloading brother, Curtis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 4 - Land Back
    8.1/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Land Back

    S2:E4

    Nathan visits former mayor Deidre Chisenhall to secure her endorsement. When she flames out trying to obtain an application for tribal land on her reservation, Reagan accepts help from Nelson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 8 - Election
    8.1/10(74 votes)

    #4 - Election

    S2:E8

    After the debate, everyone eagerly awaits to see who will be Mayor of Rutherford Falls. Nathan helps Deidre finalize her birth plan. Terry and Bobbie butt heads over how to steer the campaign. Reagan has her application reviewed by the Land Council.

    Director:Tracey Deer
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 5 - Adirondack S3
    8.0/10(80 votes)

    #5 - Adirondack S3

    S2:E5

    Terry enlists Reagan to join him in New York City to work as cultural consultant on a hit TV drama. Nathan and Bobbie seek a campaign donation from Rutherford Inc. Reagan uses the trip as an opportunity to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend, Josh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 7 - Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
    8.0/10(71 votes)

    #6 - Firefighters Pancake Breakfast

    S2:E7

    With the election quickly approaching, Bobbie faces off against Feather Day as both try to curry favor with the local firefighters. Nathan tries to bond with Nelson. Terry and Reagan consider ways to improve the Nation's financial future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 9 - Stoodis
    7.9/10(120 votes)

    #7 - Stoodis

    S1:E9

    Nathan and Reagan struggle to navigate changes in their communities, livelihoods and friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 2 - The New Curator
    7.9/10(81 votes)

    #8 - The New Curator

    S2:E2

    Nathan considers a run for mayor, while also processing his newfound notoriety after being featured in Josh's podcast. When Feather Day, a small-town rival of Terry's, tries to sabotage his plans, Terry must solicit help from Nathan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 6 - Negotiations
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    #9 - Negotiations

    S1:E6

    Nathan seeks allies to settle legal difficulties and Reagan solicits donations for her cultural center.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 7 - Rutherford Inc.
    7.7/10(115 votes)

    #10 - Rutherford Inc.

    S1:E7

    Negotiations ramp up between Rutherford Inc. and the Minishonka Nation. Reagan makes a discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 8 - Skoden
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #11 - Skoden

    S1:E8

    Terry and Reagan attend a Native American gaming conference;. Nathan forms an unlikely alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 6 - Halloween
    7.7/10(75 votes)

    #12 - Halloween

    S2:E6

    Everyone attends Wayne's Halloween house party. Despite their couples' costume, Reagan starts to question her relationship with Nelson after some partygoers start showing him a little too much attention. Nathan meets Deirdre's parents.

    Director:Tracey Deer
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 10 - D'Angelos
    7.6/10(131 votes)

    #13 - D'Angelos

    S1:E10

    Nathan tries to process his family history as Reagan struggles to hire staff for her cultural center.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 3 - Aunt Ida's 90th Birthday
    7.5/10(145 votes)

    #14 - Aunt Ida's 90th Birthday

    S1:E3

    Nathan leaves Reagan in charge of the museum and heads out of town to reconnect with his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 5 - History Fair
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    #15 - History Fair

    S1:E5

    Nathan and Reagan serve as judges in their town's annual History Fair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Rutherford Falls Season 2 Episode 1 - White Man in the Cupboard
    7.5/10(88 votes)

    #16 - White Man in the Cupboard

    S2:E1

    Reagan struggles with a heavy workload now that her Cultural Center has relocated to Nathan's Heritage Museum. Terry faces new challenges following the town's revamp into a Colonial-themed tourist experience.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 2 - Buckheart Lodge
    7.2/10(155 votes)

    #17 - Buckheart Lodge

    S1:E2

    Nathan seeks guidance from a professor. Reagan tries to win over members of their Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(211 votes)

    #18 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Nathan Rutherford and his friend Reagan fight against the relocation of a historical statue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Sierra Teller Ornelas, Michael Schur, Ed Helms

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Best Episodes Summary

"Terry Thomas" is the best rated episode of "Rutherford Falls". It scored 8.2/10 based on 165 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Aunt Sue".